Expert: Robert Clark - 7/26/2010

Question
hi,

i v a couple of questions to ask so bear with me.my partner already lives in cayman islands and i was planning to join him in  a few months time,
i recently completed a degree in accounting and finance and attianed a 2:1 i would like to find a job in accounting but is willing work in any sector .
please can you advice how much it will cost to get married in order for me to become a dependant on my partners work permit.
are there any volunterring opportunities to gain experience i would be interested in working in off shore or trust accounting given the chance.
also if i get a job in fast food etc ho much can i expect to earn.

thanks

Answer
Sue
You need to understand the rules on working/visiting Cayman.
Depending on your nationality (some need visas), you can visit Cayman as a visitor, initially for up to three months.  You are expected to be able to support yourself, without needing to work.  It is illegal to visit Cayman with the expectation of finding work whilst you are visiting. If your partner is on a work permit, then only spouses or family can be added as dependents.  
The next hurdle is that before you can work, the employer has to apply for a work permit.  Even for temporary work permits, it is expected that the employee be off-island whilst the application is being considered (one exception being if the person is a dependent on another work permit).
As I understand it, even if you want to volunteer, you have to be on a work permit.
Food workers earn about CI$5 per hour.


For more information see:
http://www.immigration.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1608,2524786%26_dad=portal%26_...
http://www.immigration.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1608,2524540%26_dad=portal%26_...
http://www.newresident.ky
http://www.caymanvows.ky/legal/ (wedding rules for visitors)
http://www.caymannewresident.com/page_id_43.html (wedding rules for residents)

Hope this helps

Regards
Robert
http://www.gotocayman.com